With a contract expiring at the end of the season at Crystal Palace, Wilfried Zaha was always going to be attracting attention, but few expected it to be this big.
That’s because Foot Mercato claim a number of very big European clubs, including Arsenal, are eyeing up the Ivory Coast international on a free transfer.
The Crystal Palace star looks set to leave Selhurst Park for the second time in his career once the season ends, but he might not have to travel too far.
The Gunners are alongside Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and AS Monaco in pursuing the 30-year-old, who has often been among the best dribblers in the Premier League.
It’s pointed out not every club will be able to afford him, as he’ll likely want a big pay increase on his €6m/year at Crystal Palace, with this likely being the last hefty contract in his career.
Arsenal are ‘in the running’ to sign him, and they stand a good chance of getting him since the player has made it clear that he wants to play in the Champions League next season.
With that all but a guarantee at the Emirates next year, perhaps that could be enough to convince him to stay in London, all depending on what other clubs can offer him, with playing time likely to play a factor in his decision as well.
